Dynamic professional with a proven track record at Northern Light Eastern Maine Medical Center, excelling in patient advocacy and computer applications. Demonstrated ability to streamline patient check-in processes and enhance communication, achieving significant improvements in patient satisfaction. Skilled in both verbal and written communication, and adept at leveraging organizational talents to meet diverse patient needs.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Patient Advocate
Northern Light Eastern Maine Medical Center
Bangor, ME
03.2024 - Current
Facilitated communication between providers, patients, and family members.
Assisted with the completion of insurance paperwork for patient coverage.
Advised on available resources such as financial assistance programs or home care options.
Maintained a thorough knowledge of medical treatments and procedures.
Organized patient records and updated information in the hospital database system.
Conducted research on health insurance policies to ensure compliance with laws and regulations.
Advocated for patients' rights when dealing with third party payers or other healthcare entities.
Met regularly with department managers to review procedures and protocols related to patient advocacy.
Provided knowledgeable and compassionate service in response to patient questions and concerns.
Medical Secretary
Northern Light Eastern Maine Medical Center
Bangor, ME
08.2022 - 05.2023
Dealt with patient charts.
Answered the call bell.
Answered phone calls from physicians and family members.
Answered incoming calls in a professional manner and directed them to the appropriate personnel.
Maintained accurate patient records and filing systems according to established policies and procedures.
Assisted with check-in and check-out of patients in an efficient manner, ensuring all necessary forms were completed accurately.
Housekeeper
Northern Light Eastern Maine Medical Center
Bangor, ME
02.2021 - 05.2022
Daily cleaning of patients' rooms, as well as isolation rooms. Discharges of patient rooms, as well as isolation rooms. Gowning up is required.
Swept and mopped floors, vacuumed carpets and rugs, dusted furniture, wiped down surfaces.
Cleaned bathrooms, including toilets, tubs, showers and sinks.
Changed bed linens and towels, tidied up rooms.
Emptied trash receptacles throughout the property.
Scrubbed kitchen appliances, countertops and fixtures.
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